Microsoft giving away Xbox 10th anniversary avatar item

As many of you probably already know from the copious amounts of images on your Dashboard, Xbox has turned 10 this week, and there's been all sorts of information and items being released (Halo Anniversary edition for one, review coming soon); but for those who actually take care of the cosmetic appearance of your avatar, there's something for you.

Wander on over here to grab yourself an "Xbox Anniversary Prop" free-of-charge. The item is basically a gift box that you open with exploding fireworks....that's it. Might not exactly be the coolest item in the world; but hey, at least you don't have to pay for it unlike the rest of the drivel you can purchase for your avatar nowadays. Add a little prop-induced spice to your avatar this week!

Next Generation 'Xbox One' Announced

After much hype and speculation, Microsoft has officially unveiled their next generation console, the Xbox One. Don Mattrick (pictured) made the announcement to a huge round of applause, planning to make it the 'All-in-one' system in your living room.

Microsoft To Introduce 'Xbox TV' To Take On Apple TV?

Citing “multiple sources familiar with Redmond’s plans”, The Verge has been tipped that Microsoft is planning to launch an Xbox-branded set-top box, similar to Apple TV, built to deliver movies and TV shows as found on the 360 marketplace, as well as more ‘casual games’ – most likely to be downloadable Xbox Live Arcade titles.

Our review of Battlefield 3 will be going up tonight; but we've found something of particular interest that (if it's not just an isolated incident to us, and we hope for you guys it is) seems to be a real slap in the face to those who got the 4GB version of the new Xbox 360.

Guns to be removed from Xbox Live Avatar Marketplace

Got your eye on a Lancer or Hammerburst for your Avatar, to give your persona that extra grunt? Well, according to community manager Raczilla on the Epic Games forums, you've got a week to go grab it, as Microsoft are removing and banning the sale of all gun-like items in the Avatar marketplace.